Henrietta Leavitt and the end of the universe
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Unveiling the Secrets of Cepheid Variable Stars
This chapter explores the meticulous analysis of star plates by astronomers to study the pulsating nature of cepheid variable stars. It highlights the groundbreaking work of Henrietta Leavitt and her discovery of the relationship between the pulsation speed and brightness of these stars, revolutionizing the measurement of stellar distances. Despite her significant contributions, Leavitt was not widely recognized during her lifetime, underscoring the important yet often overlooked role of women in early astronomy.
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